A memorial procession traveled on Main Street from Central Baptist Church (346 S. Main Street) starting at 11 a.m. to the Duer Soccer Complex. The public was invited to line the streets to honor Cain and his sacrifice.

Now, it was his Crossville family who reached out to support him during Cain's visitation.

"I think that's what people are feeling—that there's just a great loss," said Crossville resident Gail Rubin Kunish. "And I can't imagine what him and his family are going through, because those dogs are integral to their families."

People wrote notes on Cain's mural in support, but Mary Rose wanted to give something different.

"I just feel so bad for the officer," said Rose.

Her painted rock was one of many pieces of Cain's memorial along the entryway.

"He's a hero," said Rose. "Both of them are. And this is our fallen heroes—I put it on my rock. I think we should all be here to support our police officers."

So while Riden received many thanks for his service, he's saying thank you himself—to a partner who will live on in his heart.